“Be charming,” he warned her under his breath. She flashed him a warm smile and a wink. “I will.” “That was very convincing.” The smile vanished in an instant. “I’ve had to watch you smarm all over Ravka for years. I’ve learned a few tricks.” “I don’t smarm.” “Occasionally you smarm,” said Tolya. “Yes,” conceded Nikolai. “But it’s endearing.”
